Assess supplier financial stability, market conditions, emerging risks, and sourcing alternatives to improve supply assurance
and organizational resilience.
Identify opportunities for innovation, strategic partnerships, supplier-enabled solutions, and long-term value creation through
effective supplier engagement.
Project and Business Partnership
Act as the senior procurement and commercial advisor for major projects, capital investments, laboratory equipment
acquisitions, facility recovery initiatives, and strategic growth programs, leading procurement and sourcing strategies,
evaluation methodologies, negotiations, and contract recommendations that support project schedules, budgets, risk
management, and client commitments.
Support organizational growth initiatives, including international sourcing opportunities, cross-border procurement activities,
and strategic supplier development.
Work with stakeholders to improve procurement planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, and supplier
engagement practices.
Systems Optimization
Lead organization-wide improvement of procurement operations through process optimization, technology enablement,
analytics, performance measurement, and best practices that enhance efficiency, compliance, customer service, and value
realization.
Establish and oversee procurement performance measures, analytics, risk assessments, and reporting to support
continuous improvement, strategic decision-making, and senior leadership updates.
Risk, Compliance, and Governance
Establish and maintain effective procurement controls to mitigate commercial, financial, legal, operational, cybersecurity,
environmental, and reputational risks while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
Partner with Legal, Finance, Quality, Risk Management, and operational leaders to address complex contractual,
commercial, compliance, and risk-related matters.
Monitor procurement compliance and implement corrective actions where required.
Support insurance claims, business continuity activities, recovery initiatives, and emergency response efforts through
effective procurement and contractual leadership.
People Leadership
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement and contract services team.
Establish clear performance expectations and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Build organizational procurement capability through workforce planning, succession planning, skills development, and
knowledge sharing.
Promote responsive service that supports operational and business objectives.
What you bring
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Commerce, Finance, Engineering, Law, or a related discipline.
A Supply Chain Management Professional designation or equivalent is preferred.
Master's degree or advanced business education is considered an asset.
Experience
Minimum 12–15 years of progressively responsible procurement, sourcing, supply chain, logistics, or contract management
experience.
Significant leadership experience managing teams in a complex technical, engineering, utility, research, manufacturing, or
professional services environment.
Demonstrated experience leading strategic sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, supplier relationship management,
and procurement governance programs.
Experience supporting project-based organizations and working with cross-functional stakeholder groups.
Proven success leading organizational change, process improvement, and business transformation initiatives.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong business and financial acumen.
Excellent negotiation, influencing, and relationship management skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead through complexity and ambiguity.
Strong understanding of procurement governance, contract law fundamentals, and commercial risk management.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
Experience working with ERP, procurement, project management, and reporting systems.
Ability to build trusted partnerships across all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
What we offer
Location: Surrey B.C.
Job Status: Full-Time Regular
Affiliation: M&P
Level: P4
Annual Salary: $131K - $165K
Profit-Sharing Incentive Plan (PSIP): As an independent commercial company competing in the open market, Powertech
shares financial success directly with employees. This role is eligible for the PSIP with awards based on company
performance, individual performance, and role level.
